Flow Assurance Specialist - Oilfield Chemicals

Baker Hughes; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy technology company is seeking an R&D professional in Liverpool to support projects related to oilfield chemistry. In this role, you will be responsible for laboratory testing, developing new methods, and ensuring compliance with quality standards. A degree in Chemistry is essential, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills. The position offers flexible working patterns to suit individual needs, fostering a dynamic work environment while supporting career development.

Benefits

Contemporary work-life balance policies

Comprehensive private medical care options

Life insurance and disability programs

Tailored financial programs

Additional elected or voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Degree level or above in Chemistry or related subject.
• Experience in conducting a variety of laboratory testing.
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse individuals.
• Communication skills for internal and external interaction.
• Analytical skills and self-motivation.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• Ability to work unsupervised in remote locations.
• Experience in Oil and Gas Production chemistry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform testing, and problem solve in lab and field environments.
• Assess results for applicability and compliance with specifications.
• Help develop new methods and products.
• Prepare test reports and communicate results.
• Ensure compliance with HSE and Quality requirements.
• Perform field support as required.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Self-motivation

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related subject

Job description

Job Description Liverpool, UK

Are you passionate about R&D and solving problems related to oilfield chemistry to optimise production in the energy sector?

Join our Chemicals Technology Group - Flow Assurance

The Chemicals Technology Group at Baker Hughes is focused on technical support for our scale, paraffin, asphaltene and hydrate inhibitor business. The purpose of this role is to support our R&D efforts and our Sales/Operations team undertaking projects for product selection, performance testing, troubleshooting and field support. The role involves developing knowledge and understanding of all product types and applications supported by the group

You will also be responsible for:

• Plan, perform testing, and problem solve in a lab and field environment
• Assess results for applicability, validity and conformance to specifications.
• Help develop new methods and products.
• Prepare test reports and communicate results in person and/or in writing
• Ensure compliance with all HSE and Quality requirements
• Perform field support as and when required to meet the needs of the business
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

To be successful in the role you will have:

• Degree level or above in Chemistry or related subject
• Experience in conducting a variety of laboratory testing
• Interpersonal skills, ability to work with a wide range of individuals in a variety of positions within a number of organisations where there may be a need to demonstrate tact, diplomacy, coaching, mentoring, negotiating and a number of other people skills.
• Communication skills (ability to communicate over the phone, in writing, via email and face to face) both internally and externally with other Baker Hughes personnel, customers and suppliers, both locally and remotely
• Analytical and problem solving skill and ability to self-motivate
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
• Ability to work unsupervised on their own in remote locations and onsite at third party sites
• Some experience of Oil and Gas Production chemistry is preferred but not essential

Work in a way that works for you

We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer flexible working patterns in line with local policy

Working with us

Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well‑being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.

Working for you

Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:

• Contemporary work‑life balance policies and wellbeing activities
• Comprehensive private medical care options
• Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
• Tailored financial programs
• Additional elected or voluntary benefits

About Us

With operations in over 120 countries, we provide better solutions for our customers and richer opportunities for our people. As a leading partner to the energy industry, we're committed to achieving net‑zero carbon emissions by 2050 and we're always looking for the right people to help us get there. People who are as passionate as we are about making energy safer, cleaner and more efficient.